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A 30-year-old female asked about a male:
I have a bad soar throat. for 2 days i took 2 pills a day of zithromax, im taking the last two pills tomorrow. id like to drink alcohol, is it ok?
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Not recommended: There is no direct interaction. However, it is possible that alcohol will affect the absorption of zithromax and will diminish your immune response. It is prudent and a common sense not to drink alcohol while on antibiotic medication.
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